Wilma Sue Berger Morrow

Wilma Sue Berger Morrow nee Uhler, 81, of 222 W. Walnut Street, Cleona died Wednesday March 7, 2012 in her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Bruce F. “Pete” Morrow who died in 1990. Born in Cressona on April 29, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Clare Berger Uhler. She was retired as a branch manager for Sears Roebuck and Company after a successful 30 year career. She was the first woman to sell major appliances for Sears Roebuck and Company. After retirement, she worked at Hershey Park and Giant Center for many years. She currently served as Judge of Elections for the Cleona Borough. Wilma was a 1948 graduate of Lebanon High School and served as co-chair of the reunion committee. In the 1960’s, she pioneered a “go green” campaign and was an instrumental member of the Cleona Women’s Club organizing and setting up the Cleona Citizens for recycling along with the Campbell Soup Company, was an organizer of the Lebanon Mother’s March of Dimes Walk, president of the Cleona Parent Teachers Association, where as a member of the Cleona Playground Association, she was instrumental in building the playground behind the elementary school. In the 1970’s, Wilma was a member of the Lebanon Business Women’s Association, past president of the Lebanon Quota Club, and involved with Annville-Cleona High School activities while her children were students there. She was a member of the Central Chapter of the PA Sports Hall of Fame where she served on the Induction Committee and is a member of the Prayer Breakfast Committee for the Pop Kelchner Award. Wilma was also a member of the Hershey Italian Club, Quentin Riding Club, Hershey Bears Booster Club, and the Friendship Fire Company. She was a member of Salem Lutheran Church where she served as past secretary on the Church Council, past chairman of both the Social Ministry and Parish Fellowship, member of the Mary Circle where she served as past leader, and was a direct descendant of Christopher Uhler who built Taber Church. As a volunteer she received an accommodation from the Base Commander for her support of soldiers and their families in Grafenwoehr, Germany. She is survived by four sons Bruce husband of Deb Weaver of Fogelsville, Brian L. husband of Sharon Weaver of Lebanon, Jeffrey Colin husband of Bonnie Morrow of Lebanon, Kerry Morrow at home, two daughters Stephanie A. wife of Daniel Wilson of Myerstown, Jennifer L. wife of Paul Rohler of Garden Ridge, TX, a brother William husband of Anne Uhler of Witchita, KS, two sisters Lois J. Bomberger of Myerstown, Helen C. Leaman of Lebanon, 10 grandchildren Bruce Weaver, Stacey Weaver, Matt Imboden, Thomas Morrow, Michael Weaver, Christopher Morrow, Jeremy Weaver, Max Wilson, Brian Weaver, and Peter Wilson, and 17 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 11:00 AM from Salem Lutheran Church, 8th and Willow Streets, Lebanon, PA 17046. Interment will be in Grand View Memorial Park. Viewing will be held on Saturday from 10-11 AM prior to the service at the Church. Contributions may be made to Salem Lutheran Church Preservation Fund in her memory. PDF Printable Version

Wilma Sue Berger Morrow

April 29, 1930 - March 7, 2012